Putnam City Schools

ITEM #1 - Call to order and recording of members present and absent.

Julie Jenison called the meeting to order at 12:05 noon.

Members recorded present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, member; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk and others. Jerry Cramer and Melinda Bookout were absent.

ITEM  #2 - Consideration of and vote on motion to receive bids for the $12,455,000 general obligation bulding bonds of the putnam city district and award bonds to the lowest bidder.

Julie Jenison introduced Mr. Stephen H. McDonald of Stephen H. McDonald & Associates, Inc., who is the financial adviser for Putnam City Schools. Mr. McDonald opened the electronic bids that were to be submitted by 12:00 noon. The bids are as follows:

Bid Received Net Interest Cost Average Rate

PNC Capital Markets $12,630,689.55 3.812245%

Commerce Capital Markets $12,645,360.80 3.814142%

Morgan Stanley DW Inc. $12,644,738.05 3.815568%

BB & T Capital Markets $12,644,239.85 3.816709%

Piper Jaffray $12,642,247.05 3.821272%

LaSalle Financial Services $12,531,940.60 3.823834%

Wells Fargo Brokerage $12,563,225.90 3.824755%

Southwest Securities, Inc. $12,467,455.00 3.836036%

Gail LoPresto made a motion to receive bids for the $12,455,000 General Obligation Building Bonds of the Putnam City District and award bonds to the lowest bidder. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #3 – CONSIDERATION OF AND VOTE ON MOTION TO TAKE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BUILDING BONDS IN THE SUM OF $12,455,000 BY THE PUTNAM CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION CALLED AND HELD FOR SUCH PURPOSE; PRESCRIBING FORM OF BONDS;

DESIGNATING BONDS FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE Internal Revenue Code; deeming the preliminary official statement to be "final" for the purposes of SEC rule 15(C)2-12; agreeing to comply with continuing disclosure requirements of SEC rule 15(C)2-12; providing for registration thereof; providing for levy of an annual tax for the payment of principal and interest on the same; and fixing other details of the issue.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to accept the low bid by PNC Capital Markets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at a net interest cost of $12,630,689.55 and an average rate of 3.812245%. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #4 - Consideration of and vote on motion to adjourn.

Sue Sullivan made a motion at 12:24 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6:00 pm. in the Board room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Sue Sullivan, and Melinda Bookout, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Carolyn Shirley, deputy clerk; and others. Jerry Cramer was not in attendance.

ITEM #1 - Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance – JOHN LUNN.

John Lunn, Lake Park Elementary principal, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM  #2 – performance by coronado cougar chimes – directed by vivian rice, music specialist.

Students from Coronado Heights Elementary performed a selection on the hand chimes.

ITEM #3 – PRESENTATION OF GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS – TIM PERDUE.

Tim Perdue, chairperson for the Golden Apple Awards Committee, along with Board President, Julie Jenison, Putnam City Foundation Director Caroline Gist, and other Foundation members presented the Spring 2007 Golden Apple Awards in recognition of their service and dedication to the district. Receiving awards were: Christine Clay, Hilldale Elementary teacher; Linda Evans, Putnam City High School teacher; Sally Limber, Putnam City North High School teacher; Beth Manning, Student Accounting Manager for the District; and Louis Navarro, Putnam City West High School support person.

ITEM #4 – PRESENTATION ON PARENTCONNECT – BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER

This item was moved to follow Item #17.

ITEM #5 – public participation.

There was no public participation.

ITEM  #6 - Consent Agenda: All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routinE nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve consent agenda as presented. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting April 16, 2007.

b. Minutes for special board meeting May 1, 2007.

c. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 721474511 through 726202095 inclusive for time period from April 12 through May 2, 2007 for the 2006-2007 school year with the exception of purchase order numbers 725217001, 725240710, 725459705, and 725886001 for Triangle A & E.
d. School Activity Fund Transfer List.

e. Declaration of obsolete and/or surplus items.

f. Sanctioning of the Putnam City West Baseball Booster Club.

g. Appeal of Activity Absence rules.

h. Elementary Fund-raisers.

PUTNAM CITY ELEMENTARY FUND-RAISERS – MAY
Board of Education Meeting
May 7, 2007

DOWNS
Activity / Subaccount Collect money for OMRF / General $ 500.00
Date: May 8-14 (OMRF donation)

LAKE PARK
Activity / Subaccount Jump Rope for Heart -Grades 1-3 / General $ 400.00
Date: May (Heart Association donation)

i. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

j. Out-of-state trips:

1. Western Oaks Middle School Vocal Music students to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas May 12, 2007.

2. Putnam City North FCCLA to Anaheim, California July 2-13, 2007.

3. Putnam City High School Science Olympiad team to Wichita, Kansas, May 18-20, 2007.
k. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #7 - Consideration of and vote on recommendation of employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM  #8 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase order numbers 725217001, 725240710, 725459705, and 725886001 for Triangle A & E. ($2,918.76, 7-11)

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve purchase order numbers 725217001, 725240710, 725459705, and 725886001 for Triangle A & E in the amount of $2,918.76. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, abstain; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #9 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve the lowest bid for the Voice Over IP Phone Systems for the three high schools and Capps Middle School. (Project 31-190)

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the lowest bid for the Voice Over IP Phone Systems for the three high schools and Capps Middle School to Chickasaw Telecom in the amount of

$504,289.31. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM # 10 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve Change Order #2 submitted by Pope Contracting, Inc. for the Western Oaks Elementary classroom addition. ($219,700 – 31-288)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve Change Order #2 submitted by Pope Contracting, Inc. for the Western Oaks Elementary classroom addition in the amount of $219,700. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Dr. Capps explained that this would include a new roof on the entire building, not just the new addition.

ITEM #11 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve the District Technology Plan.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the District Technology Plan. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #12 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve renewal of contract with Pearson for Benchmark Assessment Products. ($94,516.89 – TITLE II)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve renewal of contract with Pearson for Benchmark Assessment Products in the amount of $904,516.89. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #13 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve "Agreement for Use" to grant rights to the Spotlight Online educational software program and materials published by Santillana USA Publishing Company. (Project 623, IDEA Federal Funds, $36,375)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve "Agreement for Use" to grant rights to the Spotlight Online educational software program and materials published by Santillana USA Publishing Company. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #14 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase of unlimited portal licensing to The Edmark Series from Riverdeep, Inc., LLC for early intervention for at risk students. (Project 623, IDEA Federal Funds, $60,000)

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve purchase of unlimited portal licensing to The Edmark Series from Riverdeep, Inc., LLC for early intervention for at risk students.

Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #15 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase of The Edmark House Series, Educational Software from Learning Series for early intervention for at risk students. (Project 623, IDEA Federal Funds, $27,880)

Melinda Bookout made a motion to approve purchase of The Edmark House Series, Educa-tional Software from Learning Series for early intervention for at risk students. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM # 16 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve purchase of Voyager Reading and Santillana Intensive English programs for the elementary summer school program. (511 & 367, $211,424.76)

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve purchase of Voyager Reading and Santillana Intensive English programs for the elementary summer school program. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #17 - Consideration of and vote on motion to employ/appoint a Director of Transportation.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve to hire/appoint John Crafton as Director of Transpor-tation. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #4 – PRESENTATION ON PARENTCONNECTxp – BETTIE ESTES-RICKNER.

Bettie Estes-Rickner, Information Technology Director, along with Beth Manning, presented information on the ParentCONNECTxp program. This is a secure web based program giving parents the ability to view their child’s assignments, attendance, grading information, class schedule, course history, and more. It also gives direct links for parents to email teachers.

ITEM #18 - Superintendent’s Report.

· Congratulations to Putnam City West student Jackson Turner and Putnam City North student Jordan Wulf for being named Fleming Scholars who will spend much of the summer working in laboratories at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

· The Oklahoma City Community Foundation presented $18,000.00 in Foundation of Promise Scholar awards and Community Foundation Scholar awards to 15 students from Putnam City High schools. Congratulations to these students.

· Congratulations to Putnam City North Band students for being awarded one hundred eleven superior ratings and medals from the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association District Solo and Ensemble competition.

· Congratulations to the Putnam City High drama team:

§ Jeff Bragg and Chaz Wood ~ 6th place, humorous duet

§ Chaz Wood ~ 3rd place, monologue

§ Lindsay Pittman ~ State Champion, prose ~ State runner up, dramatic interpretation

§ Ryan Jones ~ State runner up, prose

· Congratulations Putnam City West Orchestra for being the first orchestra in the state to qualify for the SWEEPSTAKES ACCENT AWARD.

· Thank you to Wal-Mart for presenting Lake Park Elementary with a $900.00 grant to assist in the purchase of an additional classroom amplification system.

· Congratulations to Hefner Middle School PEAK students on the 8th grade quiz bowl and bringing home the State Runner-Up Plaque.

· Thank you to Wal-Mart for presenting Even Start with $400.00 to purchase books and materials for the classrooms.

· Congratulations to Ralph Downs’ teachers, Diann McKasson and Sherri Blankenship, for being selected to attend the Summer Teacher’s Institute in Williamsburg.

· Congratulations to Putnam City North students, James Simpson and Justin Archie, for receiving a National Merit Scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00.

· Congratulations to Marie Harris’ Ralph Down PEAK students who took 1st place in the 7th Annual Hideaway Pizza Collage Contest and winning $1,000.00 for the classroom. The theme this year – HEART AND HOPE.

· Congratulations to Ralph Downs’ teacher, Janie Hollas, for being selected as The Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year and receiving $1,000.00 for use in the classroom.

· Congratulations to Coronado Heights for receiving another grant from the Schools for Healthy Lifestyles Foundation for 2007-08. The school will receive $1,000.00 and other fitness materials to use with students and staff.

ITEM #19 - Comments by Board members.

Sue Sullivan congratulated Jason Simeroth on receiving his doctorate. She said she appreciated all the outstanding people in the district beginning with support through administrators. Mrs. Sullivan gave a special thank you to the Putnam City Foundation for providing the Golden Apple Awards and the wonderful group of recipients. She thanked the Coronado Cougar Chimes for their good performance.

Melinda Bookout gave congratulations to Jason Simeroth for a well deserved doctorate. She thanked the Coronado Cougar Chimes for their wonderful performance. She also thanked Putnam City North PTSA for baccalaureate and said she was looking forward to the other baccalaureates and graduation ceremonies. She stated that the Golden Apple Awards were her favorite part of the evening. She said that regardless of the role we play in life, we can make a difference and an impact in the lives of others. She stated this was evident in the recipients of the award. Then she thanked the recipients, as well as others, who dare to make a difference.

Gail LoPresto said she expressed the same sentiments as Melinda Bookout in the importance of making a difference in children’s lives. She told of her experience in mentoring a child for two years at Tulakes. She congratulated the Golden Apple Award winners. She thanked Beth Manning for the tremendous job she had done in our Technology Dept. She said she enjoyed attending the recent State Superintendent’s Arts Awards of Excellence ceremonies and seeing Putnam City High art teacher, Marty Bernich, and district art students honored for their excellence. She congratulated the district technology committee for their good work in developing the district technology plan. She said she enjoyed the chance to visit with Jean Hendrickson, executive director of A+.

Julie Jenison said she was pleased to have John Crafton on board as Putnam City’s new trans-portation director. She congratulated Jason Simeroth on his deserved new doctorate. She also echoed the comments of her colleagues.

ITEM #20 - Consideration of and vote on new business.

There was no new business.

ITEM #21 - Consideration of and vote on motion to adjourn.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye

The Putnam City Schools Board of Education of Independent School District No. One of Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, met in regular session Monday, May 21, 2007 at 6:00 pm. in the Board room at the Administration Building, 5401 NW 40th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The agenda and meeting notice were posted on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. in accordance with 25 O.S. § 311.

Members present: Julie Jenison, president; Gail LoPresto, vice-president; Jerry Cramer, Sue Sullivan, and Melinda Bookout, members; Superintendent Dr. Jim Capps; Debbra Baldwin, clerk; and others.

ITEM #1 - Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance – melanie pealor.

Melanie Pealor, Putnam City West assistant principal, led in the Inspirational Message, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM  #2 – performance by putnam city west high school brass band.

Students from the Putnam City West High School Brass Band played "The Earle of Oxford’s Marche" by William Byrd directed by Eric Hall and Ben Fast.

ITEM #3 – RECOGNITION OF RETIRING PERSONNEL – DR. ANN MILLERBORG.

Dr. Ann Millerborg, associate superintendent for Human Resources, recognized 30 employees retiring from the Putnam City District. "These employees have given many years of dedicated service to Putnam City Schools, and they each have made a significant impact on the educational opportunities of our students," said Dr. Millerborg.

· Fonda Brown, Special Education, Cooper Middle School

· Nancy Brown, 1st grade, Windsor Hills Elementary School

· Barbara (Elaine) Buzan, 3rd grade, Windsor Hills Elementary School

· Tommie Clemmer, Financial Secretary, Overholser Elementary School

· Judy Craig, Title I Coordinator, Administration

· Terry Durham, Social Studies, Hefner Middle School

· Lisa Dixon, Pre-K, Coronado Heights Elementary School

· Anna Evans, Library Media Specialist, Overholser Elementary School

· Larry Foreman, Social Studies, Putnam City High School

· Carolyn Hays, 2nd grade, Northridge Elementary School

· Denise Houston, English, Cooper Middle School

· Ophelia Klopfenstein, Monitor, Transportation

· Herb Jenke, Custodian, Buildings and Grounds

· Helene Luc, Special Education, Putnam City North High School

· Karen Mason, Gifted/Talented, Kirkland Elementary School

· Helen McFadden, Geography, Capps Middle School

· Patsy Melhorn, Math, Western Oaks Middle School

· Kathleen Moffitt, Paraprofessional, Putnam City High School

· Susan Mullen, Art, Western Oaks Middle School

· Leon Nelson, Custodian, Buildings and Grounds

· Beta Noel, English, Putnam City North High School

· Marcia Pool, Gifted/Talented, Dennis Elementary School

· Rhonda Porter, 2nd grade, Windsor Hills Elementary School

· Ron Reynolds, Projects Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds

· Piper Riddle, English, Western Oaks Middle School

· Sharon Roberts, Special Education, Lake Park Elementary School

· Danna Senkowski, Math, Hefner Middle School

· Kathy Shofner, English, Capps Middle School

· Connie Tate, Vocal Music, Putnam City High School

· Judith Ticer, Literacy Coach, Rollingwood Elementary School

ITEM #4 – PRESENTATION BY TAYLOR SMITH.

Taylor Smith, Student Assistant Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Student Assistance Program. She said the program is funded by Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (1986). It was federally funded for prevention of alcohol and other drugs but has expanded to include violence, bullying, suicide, and crisis response. The Student Assistance Program impacts instruction and improves mental health by keeping students and staff alive, keeping students in school, removing barriers to learning, and decreasing discipline problems.

ITEM  #5 – public participation.

There was no public participation.

ITEM #6 - Consent Agenda: All of the following items, which concern reports and items of a routinE nature normally approved at board meetings, will be approved by one vote unless any board member desires to have a separate vote on any or all of these items. The consent consists of the discussion, consideration, and approval of the following items:

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Sue Sullivan seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

a. Minutes for regular board meeting May 7, 2007.

b. Financial report and bimonthly bills for purchase order numbers 716932062 through 727209102 inclusive for time period from May 2, 2007 through May 15, 2007 for the 2006-2007 school year.

c. School Activity Fund Transfer List including Putnam City High School, Putnam City North, and Putnam City West.

d. Overnight travel requests as submitted under separate cover.

e. Out-of-state trips:

1. Putnam City North High School debate students to Wichita, Kansas, June 17-22, 2007.

f. Retirements and resignations as listed on Attachment A.

ITEM #7 - Consideration of and vote on recommendation of employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A.

Gail LoPresto made a motion to approve employment of new personnel as listed on Attachment A. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM #8 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve revision of the rates of pay schedule effective june 1, 2007.

Sue Sullivan made a motion to approve the revision of the Rates of Pay Schedule effective June 1, 2007. Melinda Bookout seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

ITEM  # 9 - Consideration of and vote on motion to approve open transfers into the putnam city school district for the 2007-08 school year.

Jerry Cramer made a motion to approve the Open Transfers into the Putnam City School District for the 2007-08 school year. Gail LoPresto seconded the motion. Vote: Sullivan, aye; Cramer, aye; Bookout, aye; LoPresto, aye; Jenison, aye.

Pursuant to the Open Transfer Act (70 O.S., 8-103) the Board of Education of the receiving school district shall approve or deny the applications for open transfers by June 1, 2007.

OPEN TRANSFERS FOR 2007-2008